How To Plan Civil Defense Military Operations

At a glance..

In a disaster, what is the military's civil defense plan? This book gives only the facts on those answers by covering everything from organization of military forces to defense services to the control and staff requirements for each given situation and area.

The details..

'Operations and Control of the Civil Defence Services' is a comprehensive guide that outlines strategies for operating civil defence services in target areas. The book draws from experiences gained during World War II in Germany and England, taking into account new types of weapons with increased power.

The author assumes that Canada's civil defense forces will not have to combat continuous attacks but rather sporadic raiding using destructive weapons. Therefore, this manual covers tactics for preparing these forces for any eventuality.

The book emphasizes speed as an essential factor when deploying personnel and equipment to permit immediate remedial measures after air raids or other disasters occur. It also discusses mutual aid support from neighboring regions which may provide fresh resources if required.

Operations and Control' focuses mainly on tactical operations such as controlling damage, rescue missions, emergency restoration efforts etc., following an attack or disaster situation. This guide does not prescribe uniform rules applicable to all cases; instead it suggests local authorities adopt procedures suited to their own conditions while keeping principles outlined in mind.